Gustavo Nunes

Gustavo Nunes
Personal information
Full name Gustavo Nunes Fernandes Gomes
Date of birth (2005-11-20) 20 November 2005
Place of birth São Vicente, Brazil
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position Winger
Team information
Current team
Brentford
Number 39
Youth career
2021–2024 Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024 Grêmio 30 (4)
2024– Brentford 3 (0)
2026 → Swansea City (loan) 12 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:01, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

Gustavo Nunes Fernandes Gomes (born 20 November 2005), known as Gustavo Nunes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Brentford.

Club career

Grêmio

Born in São Vicente, São Paulo,[1] Gustavo Nunes joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2021, aged 15.[2] On 8 February 2024, after already playing three senior matches in the Copa FGF, he signed a new contract with the club until 2028.[3]

Gustavo Nunes made his first team debut on 11 February 2024, coming on as a first-half substitute for injured Jhonata Robert and providing the assist for Everton Galdino's equaliser in a 1–1 Campeonato Gaúcho home draw against São Luiz.[4] He scored his first goal six days later, netting the opener in a 6–2 home routing of Santa Cruz-RS.[5]

Gustavo Nunes made his Série A debut on 14 April 2024, replacing Yeferson Soteldo in a 2–1 away loss to Vasco da Gama. He scored his first goal in the category on 16 June, netting the equaliser in a 2–1 home loss to Botafogo.

Brentford

On 28 August 2024, it was announced that Gustavo Nunes had joined Premier League side Brentford on a six-year deal, with an additional two-year option.[6]

On 12 April 2025, Nunes made his first appearance for Brentford, as an 89th-minute substitute for Christian Norgaard, in a 1–1 league draw with Arsenal.[7]

On 22 January 2026, Nunes joined Championship side Swansea City on loan until the end of the season.[8]

Career statistics

As of 8 February 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State league[a] National cup[b] League cup[c] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Grêmio 2023[9] Série A 000000——3[d]030
2024[10] 20310131—7[e]2—407
Total 20310131—7230437
Brentford 2024–25[10] Premier League 30—0000——30
2025–26 Premier League 00—1010——20
Total 30—1010——50
Swansea City (loan) 2025–26[11] EFL Championship 30—————30
Career total 26310141107230517
  1. ↑ Includes Campeonato Gaúcho
  2. ↑ Includes Copa do Brasil, FA Cup
  3. ↑ Includes EFL Cup
  4. ↑ Appearances in Copa FGF
  5. ↑ Appearances in Copa Libertadores

Honours

Grêmio

References

  1. ↑ "Quem é o atacante Gustavo Nunes, do Grêmio, que chama atenção de gigantes da Inglaterra" [Who is the forward Gustavo Nunes, from Grêmio, who catches the eye of English giants] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NSC Total. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  2. ↑ "Joia 2024: jovem do Grêmio quase desiste após morte da mãe, mas reforça sonho: "Jogo por ela"" [2024 pearl: Grêmio youngster nearly quits after death of his mother, but strengthens dream: "I play for her"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  3. ↑ "Gustavo Nunes renova contrato com a Base Gremista" [Gustavo Nunes renews contract with the Base Gremista] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Grêmio FBPA. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "De contrato renovado, Gustavo Nunes comemora estreia como profissional no Grêmio" [With a renewed contract, Gustavo Nunes celebrates professional debut at Grêmio] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Gustavo Nunes comemora primeiro gol como profissional pelo Grêmio: "Sempre sonhei"" [Gustavo Nunes celebrates first goal as a professional for Grêmio: "I have always dreamed about it"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  6. ↑ "Gustavo Nunes Joins Brentford". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  7. ↑ Howell, Alex (12 April 2025). "Wissa strike clinches Brentford point at Arsenal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Swansea sign Brentford winger Nunes on loan". BBC. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "Games played by Gustavo Nunes in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  10. 1 2 "Games played by Gustavo Nunes in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "Games played by Gustavo Nunes in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 February 2026.